Neymar Sent Off After Red Card FuryNeymar Sent Off After Red Card Fury Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward Neymar was controversially sent off on Sunday evening in a heated match against Lille OSC in Ligue 1. The incident occurred in the 91st minute of the game, with PSG trailing 1-3. Neymar, visibly frustrated throughout the match, lashed out at Lille defender Tiago Djaló after a challenge on the edge of the box. Replays showed Neymar grabbing Djaló by the throat and pushing him away. Referee Willy Delajod had no hesitation in brandishing a straight red card to the Brazilian. PSG players and staff were furious at the decision, arguing that Neymar’s actions were not malicious. However, VAR officials upheld the referee’s call, confirming that the tackle was deemed a clear act of violent conduct. Neymar’s dismissal sparked a melee on the pitch, with both sets of players involved in a heated altercation. The match was eventually abandoned due to the unrest, with Lille awarded a 3-0 victory. The red card is a significant blow to PSG, who are already without Lionel Messi due to injury. It also casts a cloud over Neymar’s disciplinary record, which has been marred by similar incidents in the past. Neymar is now facing a lengthy suspension, which could rule him out of several key fixtures for PSG, including their upcoming Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. The incident has also reignited debate about the Brazilian’s temperament and his ability to control his emotions on the pitch. PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino defended Neymar after the match, claiming that the red card was “excessive” and that his player had been “provoked.” However, Pochettino also acknowledged that Neymar “needs to learn to control his emotions.” The red card incident has left a sour taste in the mouths of PSG fans and raised questions about the team’s ability to handle pressure and adversity. Neymar will now have to face the consequences of his actions and prove that he can be a disciplined and effective member of the team despite his fiery nature.